Gardaí seize unaccompanied learner drivers vehicle for speeding in a 'built-up area'

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The driver was caught in Cork city while also having no tax, insurance or NCT

Gardaí in Cork have seized a learner drivers car as they were caught speeding in a "built-up area" of the city unaccompanied.

The driver also had no insurance, tax or NCT, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána shared to X (formerly Twitter) saying: "Buyer’s regret? Gardaí in Cork city spotted this car speeding in a built-up area.

"The driver had bought the car just a few minutes previously but had no insurance, tax or NCT and was driving solo on a learner permit.

The spokesperson confirmed: "Car seized with a day in court for the driver."

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